Winter Events You Won’t Want to Miss
Winter here brings a big lineup of festivals, events, and fairs, proving that people in Québec City definitely know how to have fun when the temperature drops. To help you make the most of the season, we’ve put together a list of events to add to your calendar.
- Christmas and Holiday Season
- Themed Events
- Sporting Events
Geneviève Roussel
1Québec City's German Christmas Market
November 20 to December 23, 2025 (Thursday to Sunday)
In the heart of Old Québec, exhibitors of this authentic outdoor European Christmas market offer delicious traditional products like mulled wine, gingerbread, and grilled sausages, as well as decorative items made for the Holiday Season.
Kaleidoscope, Caroline Grégoire
2Kaléidoscopes
December 27 to 31, 2025
This festive, cultural and multidisciplinary celebration presented by the German Christmas Market brings Old Québec to life through sites dedicated to the five senses.
André-Olivier Lyra
3New Year's Eve in Québec City (Toboggan)
December 29 to 31, 2025
It’s on Grande Allée that New Year is being celebrated with outdoor musical performances and the famous countdown to the new year.
- Audet Photo
4Québec Winter Carnival
February 6 to 15, 2026
Québec Winter Carnaval is one of the world's largest winter carnivals! Every year, thousands of visitors flock to Québec to enjoy a host of activities for all ages including, ice sculptures, night parades, ice canoe races, musical performances and Bonhomme's famous Ice Palace.
Tournoi International de Hockey Pee-Wee
5International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament
February 11 to 22, 2026
Hockey fever returns to Québec City as thousands of young players live the dream and fight for the glory of their teams at the International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament. Attend a game at the Videotron Centre and you could see future NHL stars in action.
- Aquaphoneia - Navid Navab
6Mois Multi
Dates TBA
The Mois Multi event offers a full month of discoveries and experiments dedicated to multidisciplinary and electronic arts.
Simon Clark
7Village Nordik in the Port of Québec
January 30 to March 8, 2026
Try your hand at ice fishing as you admire the views of the Old City. Village Nordik has music, a footpath, family play areas, and inflatable igloos to keep you warm while fishing.
- Simon Clark
8Pentathlon des neiges (Snow Pentathlon)
February 14 to 22, 2026
Locals and visitors rise to the challenge at the world’s biggest multisport winter event, forming groups to face off in five disciplines—skating, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, running, and biking. There are team categories for families, companies, schools, and even seniors. Some athletes even complete the entire event in pairs or on their own!
Le somnanbule de François Morelli
9Manif d'art 12
February 28 to April 19, 2026
Manif d’art showcases artists from near and far through a rich program of exhibitions and activities. Each edition revolves around a unique central theme that shapes the entire event.
Igloofest
10Igloofest Québec
March 5 to 7, 2026
Fans of electronic music and visual art are in for a treat when Igloofest comes to Québec City this winter. Celebrate winter and get groovy with local and international DJs.
- Simon Clark
11Bataille Royale - Shred the North FIS World Cup
March 28 and 29, 2026
Bataille Royale is part of the Shred the North Series of World Cups produced by Canada Snowboard. The event will feature two starts, an individual World Cup and a team World Cup.
